I AM TOO BIG FOR THAT!

2 Kings 5:1-14 NLT

The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the LORD had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy. [2] At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman's wife as a maid. [3] One day the girl said to her mistress, "I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy." [4] So Naaman told the king what the young girl from Israel had said. [5] "Go and visit the prophet," the king of Aram told him. "I will send a letter of introduction for you to take to the king of Israel." So Naaman started out, carrying as gifts 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and ten sets of clothing. [6] The letter to the king of Israel said: "With this letter I present my servant Naaman. I want you to heal him of his leprosy." [7] When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes in dismay and said, "Am I God, that I can give life and take it away? Why is this man asking me to heal someone with leprosy? I can see that he's just trying to pick a fight with me." [8] But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: "Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel." [9] So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and waited at the door of Elisha's house. [10] But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: "Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy." [11] But Naaman became angry and stalked away. "I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!" he said. "I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the LORD his God and heal me! [12] Aren't the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn't I wash in them and be healed?" So Naaman turned and went away in a rage. [13] But his officers tried to reason with him and said, "Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn't you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, 'Go and wash and be cured!'" [14] So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a young child, and he was healed!

 

 

The phrase "I am too big for that" typically means that someone feels they have outgrown a situation, task, or role. It can imply that they believe they are more experienced, skilled, or important than what is being asked of them. It's often used to express that something is beneath their current level or status. Sadly, we have plenty of believers who think a lot of the instructions in the Bible are beneath them.

James 4:6-8 tells us that God doesn’t like pride and how He treats those who proudly think they are too big for whatever. From a biblical perspective, the idea of being "too big" for something can be seen in our humility and service. The Bible often emphasizes humility and serving others, regardless of one's status. Jesus, for example, washed His disciples’ feet, demonstrating that no task is too small or beneath anyone according to John 13:1-17. This act teaches that true greatness comes from serving others, and we should never be too big for any service to God and mankind.

The Bible also speaks about God's greatness and how nothing is too big or too small for Him. Ephesians 3:20 says, "Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." If the Creator of the universe, the supreme Lord of all, is never too big to do things for us, answer our cry and call, and attend to our supplication, what right do we have to say to Him when He instructs us that “we are too big” for whatever He asks of us? This suggests that with God's help, we can achieve great things, but it also reminds us to stay humble and rely on His strength.

Take Naaman's story in our text, which very much corresponds to the idea of feeling "too big" for something. Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Aram, a man of great importance and valour, but he suffered from leprosy. When he sought healing, the prophet Elisha instructed him to wash in the Jordan River seven times to be cured.

Initially, Naaman felt that this task was beneath him. He was offended and thought that Elisha would perform a grand gesture to heal him. He even questioned why he should wash in the Jordan River when there were better rivers in his homeland. This reaction shows that Naaman felt "too big" for the simple act of washing in the Jordan. Naaman, a great hero, was used to getting respect, so he was outraged when Elisha treated him like an ordinary person. A proud man, he expected royal treatment. To wash in a great river would be one thing, but the Jordan was small and insignificant. To wash in the Jordan, Naaman thought, was beneath a man of his position.

However, after being persuaded by his servants, Naaman humbled himself and followed Elisha's instructions. As a result, he was healed. Imagine if his servant had been unable to persuade him; he would have remained a leper forever because of pride.

This story highlights the importance of humility and obedience, regardless of one's status or expectations. It teaches that sometimes the simplest acts of faith and obedience can lead to profound outcomes.

What has the Lord asked you to do that you think you’re too big for? It may be the very thing that would open that door for you, elevate you, heal you, and more. But until you allow the word of God to persuade you to do it and stop thinking you’re too big for it, chances are that nothing will change for you.

Naaman's story is a powerful reminder that no task is too small or beneath us, especially when it comes to following God's guidance.

PRAYER: Father, help me to never allow pride to get in my way of advancement. May I never feel too big to do anything that needs doing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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